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Albion College CCAD Cornerstone University Gannon University GVSU Olivet Nazarene University Ferris State University Cedarville University| Spring Arbor University | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SAU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SAU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SAU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $299 |
Diversity |
SAU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
SAU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
SAU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 584 students)
SAU vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 39.8% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Spring Arbor University ($43,380.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($22,375 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 14.8% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($10,652 vs. $12,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University as Cleveland Institute of Art (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 37.1% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($28,356 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or Cleveland Institute of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Art or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 10 points higher than at SAU (1073)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Cleveland Institute of Art has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU or Cleveland Institute of Art? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Cleveland Institute of Art and SAU.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Spring Arbor University (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,400)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $4,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($24,043 vs. $29,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($248 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/